9 Operating Room Nurse jobs in the United Kingdom

Full-Time | London-Based | Private Practice Setting

A leading private clinic specialising in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery is seeking a skilled and compassionate Surgical Nurse Assistant to join their high-performing surgical team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the entire patient journey from initial consultation through to full recovery within a supportive and professionally rewarding environment.

Preoperative Care

• Attend surgical consultations and accurately document patient histories and surgical plans

• Coordinate surgery bookings, liaising with hospital and anaesthetic teams to ensure smooth scheduling

• Perform preoperative assessments and deliver clear patient education to prepare individuals for surgery

Intraoperative Support

• Assist with preparation and setup of surgical procedures

• Scrub in and provide surgical assistance when required

Postoperative Care

• Carry out pre-surgery phone call checks and offer reassurance and support

• Provide wound care and postoperative instructions, maintaining communication with patients via the clinic's mobile contact

• Be available to answer questions or concerns during the early recovery period

Clinic Administration & Compliance

• Maintain patient records with exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality

• Monitor clinical consumables and ensure stock is up to date

• Support with daily operational tasks, including CQC-compliant checks and clinic maintenance

This role offers strong potential for professional growth. Full training and ongoing development will be provided, particularly in the areas of aesthetic surgery protocols, surgical assisting, and holistic patient care. You'll be joining a clinic that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.

Essential:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration

• Right to work in the UK

• Minimum of 2 years experience in surgical nursing, preferably in plastic, cosmetic, or reconstructive surgery

• Confidence in wound care and pre/post-operative patient communication

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team

• High standards of safe clinical practice and professional conduct

• Warm, reassuring bedside manner with a patient-first mindset

Preferred:

• Experience using lasers in clinical practice (e.g., Fotona Dynamics for scar work or similar devices)

Offering a £3000 Golden Hello Welcome Bonus!
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our client's busy Inpatient Surgical Ward at their acute hospital site based in the historic 'five boroughs' community of Derby, Derbyshire , England's most central city.
This is a full-time post, but we are open to hearing from candidates seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity. Equally there are opportunities for candidates seeking to work permanent night duty .
Newly-qualified or soon-to-qualify Nurses with an interest in a Surgical Ward setting are also welcome to apply.

This organisation is Britain’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation and is a leading provider of independent healthcare in the UK.
Their Derby Hospital works with some of the regions expert Consultants and multidisciplinary healthcare specialists and comprises 38 beds, three operating theatres, a recently refurbished outpatient department, a minor ops suite, a dedicated oncology unit, and a full range of diagnostics, including on site CT and MRI.

With a mix of private and NHS patients and a wide range of clinical procedures and specialities this makes this centre of excellence an exciting, dynamic and creative place to work.
Delivering an exceptional standard of Surgical care, supported by the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment - the specialities include;
-Orthopedics- including spinal surgery and arthroplasty,
-General surgery including breast, laparoscopic
-Gynecology
-Ophthalmology
-Urology
-ENT
-Cosmetic

Person requirements :
Registered Nurse with full NMC registration.
Minimum of six months' post-registration experience in an Acute Inpatient ward setting, including graduate Nurses with particular interest in developing further into a Surgical ward setting.

Besides a highly professional work environment, the additional benefits of working for this company include:
-  Up to 30 days paid holiday
-  Contributory pension scheme
-  Paid sick leave
-  Private medical cover for yourself, your partner and/ or children
-  Life insurance cover
-  Childcare Vouchers
-  Free Health Screening
-  Discounted hospital treatment for your family and friends
-  Discounted gym membership

A certificate of sponsorship is available for international candidates who already hold full NMC registration.

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified Nursing staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, we are in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals

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